Hygiene and sanitation kit: your household, 2 weeks

Printable list. It complements the household kit in chapter 2 and the first-aid kit in chapter 7.

Emergency toilet

• 3 lidded 5-gallon buckets, labeled (urine, feces, spare)
• Bucket seat
• Boxes of heavy 13-gallon bags (3 mil or thicker): about 2 boxes for every 4 people
• 1 box of 42-gallon "contractor" bags
• About 5 gallons (19 L) of absorbent material (wood shavings, sawdust, pellets, or cat litter)
• 30–32 gallon lidded bin for filled bags, labeled
• Zip ties or tape to close bags
• Funnel (optional) for the urine bucket
• Toilet paper: 2 weeks' use + 50%

Cleaning and disinfecting

• 1 gallon of unscented liquid bleach (check the date)
• Spray bottle labeled "BLEACH 1:10" and measuring cup
• Nitrile gloves (box of 100) and 2 pairs of heavy rubber gloves
• Liquid detergent and dish soap
• 3 dishwashing basins
• Paper towels and rags
• N95 respirator and goggles (mold, cleanup)

Hands and body

• Water jug with spigot and catch bucket (2 stations)
• Liquid soap and bar soap
• Hand sanitizer (60% alcohol or more), one bottle per person
• Unscented wet wipes (several large packs)
• Dry shampoo, deodorant, powder or anti-chafing cream
• Spare toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss
• Pads and tampons for 2 cycles for each person who uses them
• Nail clippers, personal comb, razors
• Extra underwear and socks

Trash and pests

• Heavy trash bags (separate from the toilet bags) Lidded trash bin for the yard
• Airtight containers for food for people and pets
• EPA-registered repellent (DEET or picaridin)
• Tape, repair mesh for window screens
• Fly swatters and sticky traps (out of reach of pets)

Pets

• Waste bags for pets: about 30 per dog for 2 weeks
• Absorbent pads for dogs (for days indoors)
• Wipes or a cloth to clean paws
• Heartworm prevention up to date